DMAIC
What does the acronym DMAIC stand for?
What is Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control
What is the term for a performance standard in Six Sigma
What is a Control Chart?
Who is considered the father of Six Sigma
Who is Bill Smith?
How many core principles are there in Lean methodology?
What is five?
Name a graphical tool used for identifying the most significant factors in a process.
What is a Pareto Chart?
In which DMAIC phase would you use a Fishbone Diagram?
What is the Analyze phase?
What is the term for a performance standard in Six Sigma?
What is a Sigma Level?
In which country did Lean principles originate?
What is Japan?
Which lean principle focuses on creating a smooth workflow?
What is a create flow?
Which tool is used for brainstorming causes of a problem
What is a Cause-and-Effect Diagram?
What statistical test would you use in the Improve phase to verify the effectiveness of a solution?
What is a Hypothesis Test?
What is the name of the rule used in control charts that indicates a potential process shift?
What is the Western Electric Rule?
Which company is credited with the development of the first formalized Six Sigma program?
What is Motorola?
Which principle involves the systematic elimination of waste and the concept of ‘value-added’?
What is Identify Value and Eliminate Waste?
Which Six Sigma tool is used to prioritize potential causes of process defects?
What is a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)?
In the Control phase, what is the term for the documented description of the current best practice?
What is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?
Which type of diagram helps identify the root causes of a quality problem by organizing potential causes into categories?
What is an Ishikawa Diagram?
Who developed the original concept of Lean Manufacturing?
Who is Taiichi Ohno?
What is the Japanese term for the practice of stopping production to fix problems immediately?
What is Jidoka?
Name the statistical quality control method that uses a set of tools called the “Seven QC Tools.”
What is Total Quality Management (TQM)?
What is the purpose of the Control phase in the DMAIC process
The Control phase ensures that the improvements made during the project are sustained over time. It involves implementing control plans, monitoring performance, and preventing regression to the old process
What is the difference between Type I and Type II errors in hypothesis testing?
Type I error (false positive) occurs when we reject a true null hypothesis, while Type II error (false negative) occurs when we fail to reject a false null hypothesis.
Who introduced the concept of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) as part of Lean practices?
Seiichi Nakajima is credited with developing TPM, which aims to maximize equipment effectiveness and minimize downtime.
Which Lean principle emphasizes reducing setup times and increasing flexibility in production?
The Principle of SMED(Single-Minute Exchange of Die focuses on minimizing changeover times between different product runs or setups.
What is the purpose of a Design of Experiments (DOE) in Six Sigma?
DOE helps identify the critical factors affecting a process and their interactions. It allows experimentation to optimize process performance3.